Frequently asked questions about Self-Management Tool Kits for the Chronic Disease, Diabetes, and Pain: 

Q: What is in a Tool Kit? 

A: Learn more about the parts of the Self Management Tool Kits. 


Q: Are the Tool Kits available in different languages? 

A: The Chronic Disease Self-Management Tool Kit is available in Spanish.

The Diabetes Self-Management Tool Kit is also available in Spanish.


Q: Can you ship a kit to an individual participant? 

A: We can ship everything directly to you or your organization via FedEx Ground. 
 
Or, we can ship complete kits to individual participants. If this is what you require, email us a spreadsheet with names and address. We will send them via US media mail to be delivered in 7-10 business days. Please download our spreadsheet to ensure the names are in a format we can use. 

Unfortunately costs prohibit us shipping to individual participants in Canada.

Q: I already ordered books, can I order materials separately to create tool kits? 

A: If your organization has a supply of some materials, such as books or relaxation CDs, you can purchase the remaining products using this form - https://www.bullpub.com/cdsmp-tool-kit-order-form.html


Q: Are these Tool Kits appropriate for the Diabetes or Pain Self-Management course? 

A: The Tool Kit specifically designed for the Diabetes Self-Management course is now available.

The Tool Kit for the Pain Self-Management course is available.

Q: Some participants don't have CD players? 

A: If you are interested in digital (MP3) options for books and CDs, please email emily@bullpub.com with your questions.

Reach Participants During the COVID-19 Sequestration

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following materials and is priced at $46.36 each. It is also available in Spanish.

The Diabetes Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following matierals and is priced at $39.96 each. A Spanish Diabetes Tool Kit is also available.

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following materials and is priced at $38.36 each:

Shipping 

The new edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is now ready to ship.

Changes in brief:

• - Every chapter has been completely revised, updated, and carefully edited, often with the help of content specialists when required.
  
  
• - Canadian content is now integrated throughout the book, eliminating the need for separate books. A change in format indicates content that is of particular interest to the Canadian audience.
  
  
• - The book is accompanied by an all-new, topically-organized collection of further readings, useful websites, and other helpful resources organized by topic. The resources list is online at www.bullpub.com/resources.

Highlights of the changes to this edition: 

Chapter 1: Self-Management: What Is It and How Can You Do It?

• - New Chronic Conditions Self-Test at the end of Chapter 1 helps readers identify their personal concerns and understand how best to apply the concepts in the book to their own lives.

Chapter 3: Finding Resources

• - Updated content on using online resources to find the most reliable information.

Chapter 4: Understanding and Managing Common Conditions

• - All-new Chapter 4 provides essential information about living with and managing the most common chronic illnesses such as lung disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and arthritis because across chronic conditions, self-management skills are more common than different. (In previous editions, these discussions were in separate chapters near the end of the book.)

Chapter 5: Understanding and Managing Common Symptoms and Emotions

• - A new discussion at the end of Chapter 5 on the use and misuse of opioids by Beth Darnall, PhD, includes information about reducing use and tapering opioid medications.

Chapter 9: Freedom and Safety

• - This new chapter on adaptive devices and creating a safe environment includes practical information about good body mechanics, exercises to reduce injury risks, modifying your home and surroundings, and using assistive technology to make activities easier and safer.

Chapter 10: Healthy Eating

• - Completely revised and updated, this chapter now includes two helpful appendixes: Healthy Eating Plans for 1,600 and 2,000 Calories, and Food Groups for Meal Planning.

Chapter 13: Managing Your Treatment Decisions and Medications

• - Now combines two topics that were addressed in separate chapters in past editions: treatment decisions and medications.

Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes

• - Completely updated by expert contributors from both the US and Canada to reflect current information on monitoring blood glucose, healthy eating, and resources for people with diabetes.

Chapter 15: Working and Living with Chronic Conditions

• - This new chapters covers work / life balance and managing work, as well as work issues relating to communication, physical activity, and eating well.

Other important things to note: 

• - You will have an entire year to use the 4th edition books you may already have. Don’t worry about needing to upgrade immediately.
• - If you have questions about the new edition, sign up for a newsletter for updates or email Emily (emily@bullpub.com) for more information.

The new edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is coming in January 2020.

Every chapter in the new edition is completely revised and updated, many with the help of content specialists. There is also a new self-test for readers to help them understand how to best apply the concepts in the book to their own lives.

Important things to note about the new edition: 

• - You will have an entire year to use the 4th edition books you may already have. Don’t worry about needing to upgrade immediately.
• - The Canadian and U.S. editions will be combined into one book. This was done in consultation with experts from both countries. There will no longer be a need to order separate versions.
• - If you would like to pre-order, please contact Emily (emily@bullpub.com) for information.